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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1955
Page
7
A man fell from a narrow cliff ledge near the Gap and was caught briefly by an iron peg as he dropped. He was carried to the cliff top and then taken to St Vincent’s Hospital and later to the Reception Home. Police described the incident and the rescue. The Belgians plan a wine and aperitif sale open to whites following King Baudouin’s visit.
The article reports Mr. Louw arguing that full black voting rights would threaten white supremacy in South Africa. He claimed blacks outnumber whites five to one and warned enfranchising them would end white civilization in Africa. He criticized universal human rights rhetoric as hollow. Separately, Dr. Bernard Friedman was expelled from the United Party in Transvaal after resigning from Parliament over stance toward coloured voters, following an ultimatum on loyalty.
Police report a woman was wounded by a sharp object in a hospital emergency room as a doctor treated injuries from a prior knife incident. A man named Mahone surrendered at a police station weeks later after stabbing a woman in the chest during the attack.
At a special Canberra Court sitting last night two airmen were extradited to Goulburn on charges of break ing and entering and stealing. Roland Richards aged 23 and Arthur Davin aged 96 were accused of stealing £14716/8 and cash from a garage operated by Ratart Murray in Bereet, Goulburn, early Monday. Warrants for theft arrest were secured by Detective Sergeant Brice John Catt of Goulburn. This marked the court's first night session in years.
London officials announce a Government change to the drunk in charge law. The new measure distinguishes driving under the influence from merely being in charge with ignition keys. Penalties remain up to 50 pound fines and six months in jail, with 12 months disqualification. The bill also expands spot checks for mechanical defects.
Washington reports mid year survey of the 400 major manufacturing industries showing production and sales records likely this year. Steel, autos, construction, aluminum, chemicals, rubber and others exceed earlier estimates while some sectors ease. Price reductions in color television nets expected within six months.
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